By daily 
Duke, a once-vibrant golden retriever, lay curled up in a corner, his eyes dim and filled with resignation. He had been surrendered by his owners due to health issues, and the shelter staff had made the difficult decision to transport him for euthanasia.
As they placed Duke gently into a wheelbarrow, his frail body seemed to sag under the weight of his fate. The shelter staff exchanged worried glances, understanding the gravity of the situation. They hoped for a miracle but had seen too many animals face the same end.
Just then, as they wheeled Duke toward the exit, a woman named Clara entered the shelter. She was a volunteer who had devoted her time to helping animals in need. Her heart sank when she saw Duke in the wheelbarrow, his once-joyful spirit barely flickering.
“What’s happening?” she asked, rushing over.
The shelter manager explained the situation, and Clara’s heart ached. She couldn’t bear the thought of Duke, so full of love and potential, being lost forever. “Please, let me take him out of the wheelbarrow,” she pleaded. “Let’s see if there’s anything we can do.”